The univariate tests provide valuable
information regarding a large number of
variables over a sample. While some of the
suggested variables were not statistically
significant in this study, the results should
be viewed cautiously. This study examined
these variables at the aggregate level on one
sample and generalizations to specific cases
should be made with care. Every instance of
falsification of financial statements is an
individual case and the variables not
significant in the aggregate may still be
useful indicators for a particular case.
Consequently the aim was to develop a model
with variables which auditors can find
useful. While several of these were good
predictors in this study, they lacked the
ability to transfer to other samples. Ratios
allow better generalization and are easily
derived from published financial statements,